DISTINGUISHED AWARDS - Clarion University

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Venango Alumni Distinguished Alumni Distinguished Volunteer
CLARION AND BEYOND
Distinguished Alumni
DISTINGUISHED
AWARDS
2006
Distinguished Service
Distinguished Faculty
Distinguished
Achievement
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TOP: Libby Williams ’56, Dr. George M. Veloudis, D.O. ’87 and Dr. Chris Reber; Richard Malacarne ’63 and Hope (Henry ’69) Miller;
Dr. Gus Johnson ’53 and Angela Groom-Brown ’80
MIDDLE: Wendy Clayton-Gonzalez ’85 and Roger Oxendale ’76, ’77
BOTTOM: Fred Port ’89, ’99 and Dr. James Pesek; Dr. Pete Dalby and Bob Dandoy ’74; Dr. Frank Rocco ’62 and Dr. Robert Arbuckle ’64

Building Clarion
Through
The Clarion Fund
Development News
Clarion University alumni, friends and family are making a
significant impact annually through gifts to the Clarion Fund.
Most gifts received by Clarion University are directed toward
the Clarion Fund, where they support the university’s areas
of greatest need. While Clarion University is a member of the
Pennsylvania System of Higher Education and receives funding
for some programs from the state, gifts to the Clarion Fund
sustain programs not supported by state subsidies, or for which
state subsidies have been cut.
The Clarion Fund also supports programs not directly supported
by tuition. They include funding for faculty and student research;
the acquisition of new and cutting edge technology for teaching
and learning; and the development of library resources.
Finally, the Clarion Fund is a primary funding source for
scholarships, honors, leadership and athletic scholarships that
attract students and help Clarion build enrollment. Because of
gifts to the Clarion Fund in fiscal year 2006, for example, Clarion
University Foundation, Inc. has been able to:
• Help the university develop a master plan that has positively
affected enrollment growth
• Provide $4 million in support to the university
• Develop a third student housing building at Venango Campus
• Give nearly $1 million in student scholarships
• Complete the building of the Advancement Center
• Raise money for restricted funds and endowments
• Provide nearly $100,000 specifically for athletic scholarships
• Support student leadership development
• Assist in the accreditation process
• Help Admissions conduct student recruitment phone drive
• Plan and conduct homecoming activities, and alumni reunions
and gatherings nationwide
• Support student and faculty research
• Support faculty recognition
Donors who make a gift to the Clarion Fund are helping change
the face of society by investing in growth, not only within the
Clarion community but throughout the world. Clarion can count
among its alumni, thousands, who through their education and
experiences at Clarion, have gone on to shape the future of
society. We hope you, too, will consider an investment in the
future through a gift to the Clarion Fund.
Special Appeals
Throughout any given year, there are also special appeals that
run congruent with annual giving. These special appeals provide
support for many additional projects and endowments at Clarion
University. If you haven’t received information on any of these
projects by mail or phone and you would like to designate a
gift to any of these funds, please contact the Clarion University
Foundation, Inc., at 814-393-2572:
• Jack Blaine Memorial
• Harry Manson Memorial Fund: For natural science laboratory
in new science building
• Locker Room Legacy Project: For renovations to the football
locker room
• President’s Commission on Women Endowment: For
assistance to female students in preparing for their profession
• Theatre Scholarship Fund
• Honors Program Scholarship Endowment
• Debate team Scholarship Fund
• Class of 1956 Endowment
• Kooman Endowment
Clarion Alumni Board Adds Five Directors
Five new members have joined the Clarion University
Alumni Board of Directors:
Patrick Kahle (’92) has worked at Zacherl Motor
Truck Sales in Clarion, Pa., for 17 years as an
inventory control/IT. He earned a bachelor’s degree in
communication from Clarion. He resides in Sligo, Pa.,
with his wife, Diane (Benn ’92).
Mary Rose (Vescio) Reno (’55) used her bachelor’s
degree in library science to serve as a librarian for
Quaker Valley School District, South Park School
District, and Bethel Park School District. She resides
in Bethel Park, Pa., with her husband, Donald (’55).
They have two adult children, David and Elizabeth.
Paul Palmer (’61) is retired from 3M Company
where he worked in sales, marketing, and sales
training. He has also worked as a character actor
for the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. He received
a bachelor’s degree in English from Clarion and
completed post-graduate studies at Duquesne
University and Gannon University. He resides in
Eagan, Minn., with his wife, Paula.
Peggy (Norris) Frye (’67), serves as the coordinator
of volunteer services for Auberle for Children
and Families in McKeesport, Pa. An elementary
education graduate, she has also been a teacher in
Cambria County in Pennsylvania, Fairfield County in
Connecticut, Burlington County
in New Jersey, and Manassas
County in Virginia. She resides
in Pittsburgh and has two grown
children, Meg and Marilyn (’02).
Brian Schill (’88) is retired from
the U.S. Air Force where he
served as a KC-135 Instructor
Pilot for 17 years. He received a
bachelor’s degree in information
systems from Clarion and a
master’s degree in geography and
regional planning from California
University of Pennsylvania. He
resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., with his
wife, Linda, and children, Derek
and Brianna.
The Clarion University Alumni
Board of Directors is a 25-
member board designed around
two-year renewable terms. The
board is strong because it changes but keeps enough
member stability to be a force within the Clarion
University community. The members are a diverse
group of individuals ranging from new graduates
to those who graduated 20-plus years ago. The
commonality all the members share is their love and
pride for Clarion University.
New Alumni Board members from left: Patrick Kahle (’92),
Mary Rose (Vescio) Reno (’55), Paul Palmer (’61), Peggy Frye
(’67), and Brian Schill (’88).
The board is charged with helping direct
Homecoming, Alumni Day, the Distinguished Awards
Banquet, the Golden Eagles Scholars Extravaganza
and scholarship programs. The board provides
university administration with input on the direction
of the university and makes life at Clarion and beyond
better for the alumni.
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S&T Bank Gift Supports New Science
And Technology Center
A $100,000 corporate gift by S&T Bank for
Clarion University of Pennsylvania’s new Science
and Technology Building marks another important
commitment in fund raising efforts for the new
building.
S&T has a strong history in its support of Clarion
University and numerous special events resulting in
scholarship endowments, providing opportunities for
current and future students.
Emphasizing student research, the new
building will boast 40 laboratories, seven
classrooms and two seminar rooms. Some
classes also will be taught in the laboratories.
The 98,000 square foot building will also
house 55 offices.
The current planetarium and auditorium
also will be renovated and add another
8,000 square feet to the complex.
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“As a community bank, we are very excited about
this opportunity to partner with Clarion University
and assist in providing its students with the resources
needed to help them pursue their future careers,” said
S&T President Todd Brice. “Clarion is an important
market for S&T. We are committed to providing
its residents with quality financial services as well as
avenues such as this donation that directly impact the
futures of tomorrow’s leaders of business and industry.”
The $31 million project is expected to be one of few
LEED-certified science buildings in the country
and possibly the first certified public university
building in Pennsylvania. Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) certification, requires
meeting national standards and reflects facilities that
best meet sustainable environmental energy concerns.
The new Science and Technology Center will
provide the best learning environment for students.
Smart classrooms will be available
throughout the building with wireless
Internet inside and outside, allowing
students and professors to connect with
the entire world through video, computers,
and the Web.
The bidding process and awarding of the
bid is expected by this November, with
construction to begin after December and
last until June 2008. The current classroom
section will be demolished between July
and December 2008, with the existing
Peirce Planetarium and Auditorium
remaining as part of the new Science and Technology
Building.
Headquartered in Indiana, Pa., S&T Bank, the
principal subsidiary of S&T Bancorp Inc., operates
50 offices within Allegheny, Armstrong, Blair, Butler,
Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Indiana, Jefferson and
Endowment Level Increases
Front from left: Jamie Lefever, vice president and
community branch manager, and Lisa Esser-
Laugand, assistant vice president and community
branch manager. Back from left: Rod Silvis, vice
president for commercial lending; Todd Brice,
president; Clarion University President Joseph
P. Grunenwald; and Ed Say, vice president for
commercial banking.
Westmoreland counties. With assets of $3.3 billion,
S&T Bancorp, Inc., stock trades on the NASDAQ
Global Select Market under the symbol STBA.
For additional information on supporting Clarion’s
building program, please contact Development Officer
Chuck Desch at 814-393-1926.
Three sports remain without athletic scholarships…Women’s soccer, softball & tennis. In January 2007, the minimum
needed to bring a scholarship to endowment level will increase from $10,000 to $25,000.
Please consider supporting athletic scholarships. To make a gift to any of the athletic scholarships listed below,
please contact the Clarion University Foundation, Inc., at 814-393-2572. Thank you for your support and for making
Clarion University a better place for future generations.
Athletic Scholarships
General
Alpha Gamma Phi Scholarship
Alumni Association
Athletic Scholarship
Clarion Athletic Endowment
George B. Garbarino
Athletic Scholarship
Golden Eagle Scholarship
Fran Shope / Women’s
Athletic Scholarship
Potter / McClune Scholarship
W.S. Tippin Scholarship
Weir Family Scholarship
Baseball
Ernest W. Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
Baseball/Softball
Joseph J. Knowles
Memorial Scholarship
Dr. George F. and Mrs. Twila
M. Wollaston Scholarship
Basketball
Dr. Helen Barton/
Women’s Scholarship
John Calipari/
Men’s Scholarship
Diving
Patrick Kiehl Scholarship
Football
Caristo Athletic Scholarship
Al and Karen Jacks Scholarship
Joe Kata Memorial Scholarship
James A. “Abby”
Mays Scholarship
David Mercinko
Memorial Scholarship
Richard L. and Mary Lou
Pae Scholarship
Golf
Burns and Burns Scholarship
Soccer-open
Softball-open
Swimming/Diving
William G. Miller Scholarship
Mark Nanz Memorial Scholarship
Tennis-open
Track & Field/Cross Country
Pat Mooney Scholarship
Volleyball
Johnny Garneau Golden
Spike Scholarship
Wrestling
George W. Williams/
Robert G. Bubb Scholarship

Talleri Promoted
To Brigadier General
Brigadier Gen. Peter J. Talleri (’79), former
assistant chief of staff, G-4 (Logistics), Marine
Corps Forces Central Command, was promoted to
his current rank during a frocking ceremony held
in front of the MARCENT headquarters building.
The newly promoted general requested his
daughters, Dana and Anna, come forward to
remove his “eagle” chevrons. He then requested
his wife, Debbie (Lupko ’80), and son, Adam,
come forward to pin him with the silver stars
that represent his current rank. Presiding over the
ceremony was Brig. Gen. Anthony L. Jackson,
deputy commanding general, MARCENT.
Along with his immediate family, Talleri was
pleased to have his father in attendance. In
noting he was raised by a retired Air Force master
sergeant, Talleri credits much of his success to
the leadership he received at home. According to
Talleri, he was, “raised the right way.”
The frocking ceremony truly turned out to be
a family affair, as many of his friends and other
family members were on hand to congratulate
him. Along with the Marines and Sailors of
MARCENT who stood in formation were
service members from other commands who also
came to congratulate the new general. A proud
Talleri expressed his gratitude during his closing
remarks. He thanked the Marines and Sailors of
MARCENT, along with the Marines he’s served
with in the past, for the role they’ve all played in
his success.
Following his graduation from Clarion, Talleri
began his career as a platoon commander and
supply officer for 2 nd Battalion,
5 th Marine Regiment. In 1982,
he reported to Recruiting Station
Pittsburgh, Pa., where he served as
an officer selection officer and the
executive officer.
He returned to the supply field
in 1986 as a supply analyst, and
was subsequently reassigned to
Washington, D.C., where he served
a fellowship with the Office of the
Secretary of Defense. In 1991,
he reported to the Installation and Logistics
Department at Headquarters Marine Corps, where
he served as an operations officer and occupational
field sponsor.
In 1994, Talleri flew overseas to join the “Wing,”
where he served as the supply and logistics officer
for Marine Air Control Group 18, 1 st Marine
Aircraft Wing on Okinawa, Japan. He left Japan
in 1997 and relocated to Marine Corps Base
Camp Lejeune, N.C., where he served as the
deputy assistant chief of staff, Logistics. A year
later, he assumed command of 2 nd Maintenance
Battalion, 2 nd Force Service Support Group.
During that period, he was appointed commander
of the Combat Service Support Detachment for
Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-
Vieques that deployed to Puerto Rico in support of
Operation Eastern Access.
In 2001, Talleri transferred to U.S. Central
Command. During that tour, he deployed to the
Middle East in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom as the chief
Brigadier Gen. Peter J. Talleri (’79) and wife Debbie
(Lupko ’80), with their children: Danielle at left and Adam
and Anna at right.
of the Logistics and Transformation Automation
Division. In 2003, he assumed command of
2 nd Supply Battalion, 2 nd Force Service Support
Group. During this assignment, he returned to
the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom and also deployed to Haiti for Operation
Secure Tomorrow.
Talleri arrived at MARCENT in August 2005, and
served through June 9, 2006. Although the Tampa
tour was short-lived, Talleri made a significant
impact on the MARCENT command. His
accomplishments are highlighted in the award
citation that accompanied the Legion of Merit
he received for the contributions he made while
serving there. On behalf of the MARCENT
commander, Lt. Gen. John F. Sattler, the DCG,
presented the medal to Talleri just moments before
welcoming Talleri to the general officer ranks and
then wishing him a, “Hail and Farewell.”
Brigadier Gen. Talleri assumed command of 3 rd
Marine Logistics Group, Okinawa, Japan, on
July 7.
DeFilippo Leading One Of New Jersey’s Newest Schools
Alumni Features
Wallace DeFilippo (’70) prides himself on being
a student advocate. He has found the pinnacle of
that achievement in the newly constructed Frank R.
Conwell School Campus in Jersey City, N.J., where
he is Middle School 4 principal.
The state-of-the-art, four-story school, which opened
in January 2006, is a showcase for education for
the children of the district. The school features
a science laboratory on each floor, including a
terrace greenhouse on the fourth floor overlooking
Manhattan, and a water garden, currently under
design, to be constructed outside the building.
DeFILIPPO
It is also a
magnet school
for the visual
and performing
arts, with an
auditorium
facility
featuring
theater seating,
projection
capabilities,
orchestra room,
dressing rooms,
and all of the
other amenities
necessary
to stage
productions.
Classrooms at the school have a minimum of five
to six computers, LCD projection mounted in the
ceiling of each room, and the school maintains its
own close circuit TV studio.
“This is a fabulous place,” said DeFilippo. “The
architects did an excellent job with the design. We
also have added two additional programs, Alternate
Education for at risk students, and Academic
Acceleration for high achieving students. This is very
rewarding to me and I’m proud we did the job we set
out to do.”
It is a far cry from what DeFilippo intended when he
arrived from Bayonne, N.J., at Clarion University—
Venango Campus planning to be a gym teacher.
“I was not a stellar student,” DeFilippo said. “Clarion
took a gamble on me. My first year away from home
was a struggle. I didn’t apply myself, but after that
first year things went well.”
DeFilippo also played basketball as a freshman and
was president of his freshman class. He gave all of
it up to concentrate on his studies. After two years
at Venango, he completed his elementary education
degree at Clarion.
“Once I got into my mainstream classes, I found I
was better suited to elementary education,” he said.
“I knew from my first art and music classes that I
took that middle school is where I wanted to be.
Many of the faculty members served as focal points of
emulation for me.”
DeFilippo also met his future wife, Cydney
(Zylo ’71) at Clarion when they were in the same
philosophy class. He had to be away to attend a
wedding and asked her to take notes for him. Cydney
earned her degree in secondary education/social
studies and is a guidance counselor for the Bayonne
School District.
Following his graduation, DeFilippo, who was in
the U.S. Army Reserves, went to basic training and
then was assigned to Virginia where he taught an
automotive class. When he was released from the
reserves, he spent six months teaching sixth grade
language arts in East Orange, N.J. He joined the
Jersey City School District the following year, and
has remained there for the past 35 years, teaching
mathematics and science for grades five through
eight.
He also took additional classes in science and library
media at Montclair State and completed a master’s
degree in administration from Jersey City State
College, now New Jersey State University. He served
as an assistant principal for three years before getting
his first principal’s assignment in the newly built
school.
This year, the Conwell School Campus was one of
four finalists for the Broad Foundation Recognition
Award, a $1 million prize awarded to urban school
districts that have made the greatest increases in
student achievement. A school in Boston, Mass.,
received the award, while Conwell joined school
districts in Miami, Fla., New York City, and
Bridgeport, Conn., in receiving $125,000 apiece in
scholarship money for its students.
“It was great to be recognized by the Broad
Foundation,” said DeFilippo. “We gained experience
and knowledge through the process and will apply for
the award again.”
Wallace and Cydney DeFilippo reside in Bayonne,
N.J. They have a grown daughter, Lauren, a
photojournalist.
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Clarion University
Football Alumni
Group Is Formed
CLARION AND BEYOND
There is a new coach at Clarion University and alumni throughout the
country are banding together to show their support. The Clarion University
Football Alumni committee has been hard at work to introduce head
football coach Jay Foster and assist him in advancing Clarion University’s football
program.
The Clarion University Football Alumni Committee formed from one man’s desire
to volunteer his time and efforts so that everyone who comes home to Clarion
University feels they are invited guests, and they are personally greeted by their
teammates and welcomed by the group.
Is it working E-mails and phone calls have multiplied by the hundreds between
alumni, many whom have not been back to Clarion since graduation.
While attending a banquet during alumni weekend, Bo Garritano (’66) was
moved by reuniting with his former classmates, but asked himself, “Where are
my teammates” That was the spark that ignited what has since become the fastest
growing alumni group at Clarion University.
After being introduced to head coach Jay Foster, Garritano and a small group of
interested volunteers formed in a crossing of talent, fate
and technology, discovered through those now infamous
emails a large group of alumni just waiting to be asked
to join in. They continue to demonstrate how the
power of volunteers can spark interest and excitement
in others. The group started by introducing coach Foster to alumni throughout the
area by hosting Coaches Caravans throughout the summer. They are also a presence
at every home game, located just inside the gate under the blue tent.
Through their desire to bring the Golden Eagles back to their traditional spot as one
of the elite programs in the PSAC and in the nation, the group created a grass roots
campaign to refurbish the 42-year-old lockers still found in Memorial Stadium. The
project is called the Lockerroom Legacy Project. The project allows alumni to make
a gift to rebuild pride in the sport and in the team by renovating the locker room.
The campaign is “an every man’s campaign, providing everyone with a chance to do
what they can.” The campaign allows alumni and friends to participate at varying
levels. To date, the project has raised a total of $10,226.00 with a goal of $70,000
by July 1, 2007.
In addition to the Lockerroom Legacy Project, the group has goals for furthering
existing athletic scholarships. One such scholarship, The Golden Eagle Scholarship
fund, is now in its second year and has raised $115,978.30 to date. The bronze
eagles commissioned by Michael Hamby are proudly displayed by alumni
throughout the country in support of athletic scholarships.
To learn more about supporting Clarion University athletics through the
Lockerroom Legacy Project or any of the athletic scholarships, please contact
the Clarion University Foundation, Inc. at 814-393-2572. And to learn more
about the Clarion University Golden Eagle Football Alumni Committee, please
contact Bo Garritano at robertgarritano@comcast.net, or call 724-863-8406.
Members of Clarion University’s
undefeated 1966 football team held
its 40 th reunion on Saturday, Sept.
16. President Joseph Grunenwald
hosted a reception for the team
at the official residence. The team
was honored at halftime during the
Clarion-West Chester football game.
The 1966 Golden Eagles defeated
West Chester 28-26 to complete its
10-0 season and win its first PSAC
title.
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1966 Football Reunion
From left: Jim Levey (’68), Bob
Crystol (’68), Lynn Armstrong
(’68), George Pasierb (’69), Dennis
Atkinson (’68), Bob Gevadan (’69),
Michael Catello (’68), Joe Lavella
(’69), Tom Kurts (’68), Jim Jones
(’69), Jim Knowles representing his
father, the late Joseph Knowles,
head coach Al Jacks, retired
athletic director Frank Lignelli (’50),
President Joseph Grunenwald, Jim
Dobrancin (’68), Tim Manka (‘69),
Fran Sirianni (’69), Art Tragesser
(’69), Rich McWilliams (’69), Daniel
Bartel (’69), Carl DeRiggi (’70), Don
DeRiggi (’67), Ray Benvenuti, and
Raoul Reisch (’69).

Clarion University Receives EITC Contributions
Various Clarion University education programs for children reaped the
benefits this year from a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania program that
encourages businesses to make donations.
From private practices to small businesses to large corporations,
businesses supported Clarion University’s K-12 educational programs.
Donors include: Dr. H.I. Desai of the Allergy and Asthma Clinic, Burns
and Burns Agency, Charles P. Leach Agency, Crooks Clothing, Hager
Paving, PNC Bank, RxXpress of Grove City, Pa., S & T Bank, Structural
Modulars Inc., and Farmers Bank.
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development approved the Clarion University Foundation, Inc., as an
Educational Improvement Organization under the EITC program. This
designation allows business to contribute to Clarion University’s
innovative educational programs and receive a Pennsylvania tax credit
in addition to a federal charitable deduction as permissible by law.
The advantages to EITC participation include: a 75 percent tax credit
for a one-year contribution (up to a $266,666 contribution); 90 percent
tax credit for two consecutive years’ contributions (maximum $222,222
annually); maximum tax credit per fiscal year of $200,000; contributions
are eligible for a federal charitable deduction; and helping local K-12
students. Contributions may be donations of cash, personal property
or services.
Businesses interested in participating in the EITC program may contact
Chuck Desch, telephone 814-393-1926, fax 814-393-1834, or e-mail
cdesch@clarion.edu Information is also available on the Web at http://
www.clarion.edu/foundation/eitc.shtml.
development sports news
From left: Jeffrey Szumigale, vice president/
managing director, PNC Bank; Jim
Kriebel, board member, Clarion University
Foundation, Inc.; Marlene Mosco, regional
president PNC Northwest Territory; Sue
Burns, board member, Clarion University
Foundation, Inc.; Wayne Norris, board
member, Clarion University Foundation,
Inc.; and Greg Fisher, senior vice president,
PNC Bank.
From left: William Marsh, CFO, Farmers
National Bank; Dave Cox, Farmers
National Bank President; and Dr. Joseph
Grunenwald, Clarion University president.
From left: Don Lewis, president of
Structural Modulars Inc.; Chuck Desch,
major gifts officer, Clarion University
Foundation, Inc.; Lori Miller, administrative
director, Structural Modulars Inc.; and
Jennifer Troutman, annual funds associate,
Clarion University Foundation, Inc.
From left: Chuck Desch, major gifts officer,
Clarion University Foundation, Inc.; Paul
Grisnik and Pam Grisnik of RxXpress; and
Jennifer Troutman, annual funds associate,
Clarion University Foundation, Inc.
Anna Kriebel, annual funds, Clarion
University Foundation, Inc., and Chuck
Leach, Charles P. Leach Agency.
Chuck Desch (left), major gifts officer,
Clarion University Foundation, Inc., and Dr.
H.I. Desai, Allergy and Asthma Clinic.
Seated at the table from left: Lisa Laugand
and Jamie Lefever, S&T Bank; and Anna
Kriebel, annual funds, Clarion University
Foundation, Inc. Standing from left: Chuck
Desch, major gifts officer, Clarion University
Foundation, Inc., and Ed Say, S&T Bank.
Chuck Desch (left), major gifts officer,
Clarion University Foundation, Inc., and
Jim Crooks, Crooks Clothing.
From left: Chuck Desch, major gifts officer,
Clarion University Foundation, Inc.; Cathy
Allgeier and Scott Burns, Burns & Burns
Agency; and Anna Kriebel, annual funds,
Clarion University Foundation, Inc.
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Alumni On The Road
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The South Central Pennsylvania Chapter hosted
Family Day at the Senators baseball game on July
20. Alumni in attendance were: David Bailey ’65,
Stacy Henninger ’90, Susan Mazza ’01, Chapter
President, Leslie Suhr ’00, Mike Chapaloney ’99,
Randall Tenor ’73, Dawn Jarvie ’99, Lisa Love ’91,
Lynn (Novakoski) Manganaro ’91, and Jean Wolf
’86, Clarion University Office of Advancement.
Six Clarion Alumni met at the Clarion Holiday Inn
on June 24, for their third annual Get-Together.
In the picture from left to right are: Lola Maxwell
(’51), Barb (Faust ’51) Schierberl, Marjorie (Dible
’52) Sheffel, Kass (Adams ’52) Judson, Glenna
(Rose ’53) Mervosh, and Marty (Smith ’51)
Willoughby.
Several alumni gathered at the home of Jeannie
(’69) and Hank Spala in Las Vegas, Nev., on July
15. Pictured from left to right are: Robert O’Toole
(’79), Tim Corbett (’75), Candy Corbett, Jeannie
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Spala (’69), Hank Spala, Twyla Lightowler (’74),
Sam Lightowler, Kimberly Johnson (’90), and Sue
and Bob Carlson.
The Clarion Clowns annual reunion luncheon
was held at the Captain Loomis in July. Featured
from left to right are: Front Row: Jean McCleary,
Grace (Oakes ’52) Vogus, Julia (Hanna ’52) Eckel,
Carol (Baker ’52) Mohney, Sally (Knight ’52) Tarr,
Back Row: Dona (Daugherty ’52) Oviatt, Dona
(Cribbs ’52) Palaggo, Twila Wassum (’53), Lois
(Kindelberger ’52) Albrecht, Pat (Mock ’52) Rainey,
and Margie (Dible ’52) Sheffel.
The Charlotte Chapter met July 29 at Dixie’s
Tavern. Attending were: Eric West (’99), Joe
Urban (’72), Staci Harris (’99), Mike Bates (’89), Bill
Lehman (’05), Kate (Lehman) Lutz (’05); Ed Unitis
(’90), Chapter President Debbie Huffman (’93),
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Shawn Taylor (’88), Jen Wright (’92), Jim Heckman
(’93), Jeff Yurcak (’97), Megan Staab (’04), Jim
Nesta (’95), Jennifer McWilliams (’02), Drew
McWilliams (’01), Martin Wirth (’86), Star Davis
(’00), Amy Dicesare (’00), Jessica Miller (’03);
Sigmund Pehel (’06), Nikki Hefferin (‘01), Nichole
Iagnemma (Grimes) (’98), Carrie Lyle (’00), Tara
(Molina) Iagnemma (’99), and Dean Rank (’88).
Colorado gathering (left to right): John Korb,
Susan Emmett (’76), Sally (McNeil) Korb (’62),
Clarion University President Dr. Joseph and
Mrs. Janice Grunenwald, Rick (’82) and Patty
(’83) Yaconis, Dave and Evie (Barnes) (’82)
Bodett, Janet Decker (’60), and Gwen and Barry
Garbarino.

A l u m n i
Luncheon
July 11, 2006
C l a r i o n
U n i v e r s i t y
Clarion University Alumni held a luncheon on July 11, 2006 at the Foxburg
Inn in Foxburg, Pa. Attending were: Ed (’54) and Fran (Ernest ’57) Walsh,
Dona (Cribbs ’52) Palaggo, Margie (Dible ’52) Sheffel, Dick Helmintoller
(’48) and Teresa Helmintoller, Bill (’50) and Flo (Spak ’51) Brochetti, Ken
Bailey (’51), Barb (Faust ’51) Schierbel, Cecil (’51) and Marty (Smith
’51)Willoughby, Don (’53) and Jackie (Lewis ’53) Stemmerich, Marion
“Sam” (’56) and Gwen (Middleton ’55) Goodwill, Furman Curry (’56) and
Mary Lou Lobaugh Curry, Ron Botz (’60) and Judy Botz, Art Salemme (’51),
Dave Dunn (’53), Dave Bevevino (’53), Frank (’50) and Joyce (Simpson ’48)
Lignelli, Chuck Krepps (’52), Lois (Singer ’56) Linnan, Mike Petruska (’51),
Jackie Smart, Trueman Mills (’55), Bruce Taylor (’52) and Candy Taylor,
Chuck Weir (’56) and Shirley Weir, Peggy (Rearick ’52) Phillips, Sylvia
(Varoto ’53) Moses, and Pete (’53) and Glenna (Rose ’53) Mervosh.
Woodel Named NHR
Outstanding American Teacher
Tonya (Harding)
Woodel (’03) was
accepted as a member
of the National Honor
Roll’s (NHR) Outstanding
American Teachers for
2005-06 for her work
as a music teacher at
Spaulding Middle School
in Darlington County, S.C.
NHR’s Outstanding
American Teachers
recognizes educators who
have made a difference
in their communities.
Woodel teaches band,
choir, and general
music to the students at
WOODEL
Spaulding.
Woodel also received a grant from the Mr. Holland’s
Opus Foundation to purchase 28 instruments for the
students to use. The school previously did not own any
instruments. The students come from a minority and
impoverished background, making band a class in which
few could enroll. She was nominated for Teacher of the
Year after only two years of teaching.
Spaulding, who received her music education degree
and graduated with honors, resides in Hartsville, S.C., with
her husband, Kenneth.
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